For homeowners desiring to sell their houses, the mere thought of it is often enough to fill them with dread and rightly so.

The conventional way to sell houses can be rather arduous and thus extremely stressful. It is also not ideal for those who wish to sell their houses fast and/or for cash. In such cases, the solution is to sell the property to a ‘we buy houses’ company.

About ‘We Buy Houses’ Companies

A ‘we buy houses’ ( HouseBuyersofAmerica/how-we-buy-houses ) company is in the business of property investments. These home buyers buy and sell properties as investors. These companies pay in cash as the availability of funds is not an issue with them.

These home buyers also finalize transactions fast as they do not require homeowners to repair or renovate the house before selling it. ‘We buy houses’ companies are known for buying properties As Is, which means in any good, bad, or distressed condition.

‘We buy houses’ companies do not charge commissions or fees like real estate agents do. ‘We buy houses’ companies purchase properties as investors and not as facilitators or brokers. So, you can save a steep amount of money by choosing a ‘we buy houses’ company as the buyer.

The Process of Selling Properties to ‘We Buy Houses’ Companies

It is extremely easy to sell a property to a ‘we buy houses’ company.

Step 1 –

Begin by finding a reputed ‘we buy houses’ company in your area. Look for local adverts on signboards or in newspapers such as ‘we buy houses’ or ‘we buy houses’ in Maryland’ ( HouseBuyersofAmerica/we-buy-houses-maryland ). ‘We buy houses’ companies often advertise using such or similar phrases. You can also conduct a quick online search to find some prospective companies.

Check the websites of a few companies you have identified in your local area. Note a company’s experience in the business (10 years or more is good). Read the client testimonials. See if the office address and phone numbers are listed on the website or not. An authentic company will also have good a Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating.

Step 2 –

Contact the company you like after your due research. An authentic company will respond to your inquiry with any delay. An executive of the company will arrange for an in-person visit to see the property for sale. No, you won’t have to repair or renovate your house for this visit. The company executive is simply there to assess the house in order to make an offer to you. You can expect a no-obligation offer within days after the in-person visit.

Step 3 –

You can accept the offer if you like it. But you are under no obligation to go through with the deal. You can reject an offer by a ‘we buy houses’ company and contact another buyer. If you like the offer, you can complete the formalities in the title office and collect the cash payment.